Police: 185 die in Iran road accidents during Nowruz holidays
The commander of Iran’s traffic police says 185 people have died in road accidents since the start of Nowruz holidays on March 15.
Incidents
Quakes hit Iran’s Natanz, Isfahan Province
Several earthquakes have hit an area near the central Iranian city of Natanz several hours apart.
167 lives lost in road accidents in Iran over 5 days during Nowruz Holiday
Iran’s Traffic Police reported a tragic toll of 167 fatalities and 4,751 injuries in road accidents during the first five days of the Nowruz holiday travel period, which began on March 15.
21 people killed in road accidents across Iran in 24 hours
Iran’s traffic police commander said on Wednesday that 21 people have died in road accidents across Iran over the past 24 hours.
Chaos in Iran’s Chaharshanbe Suri: 15 dead, over 1,000 injured, air pollution spikes
Iran’s Chaharshanbe Suri celebrations, marking the last Wednesday eve of the Persian New Year, turned tragic as 15 people lost their lives and over 1,000 were injured, according to the head of Iran’s Emergency Organization.
Road accidents: Third leading cause of death in Iran, costing $200k per fatality
Road accidents have been identified as the third leading cause of death in Iran, following cardiovascular diseases and cancer, according to the acting president of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.
Oil tanker fire contained at Bandar Imam Khomeini port
A fire broke out on an empty oil tanker anchored at Bandar Imam Khomeini’s inner anchorage at 8:30 a.m. today. Captain Sajad Sabzivand, providing details of the incident, stated that the vessel’s commander reported visible smoke and flames on deck via…
Boeing grounded in Shiraz, southern Iran, due to eagle collision
It was not a day for flying high at Shiraz Airport in southern Iran as a Boeing 737 operated by Fly Persia was grounded by an unexpected feathered foe.
Iranian Forensics Org.: 78 people killed in Chaharshanbeh Suri incidents in 4 years
Iran’s Forensics Organization says 78 people have lost their lives across Iran in Chaharshanbeh Suri incidents during a four-year period from the Persian year of 1399 (starting on March 21, 2020) unto 1402.
Iran’s president joins national campaign to reduce road accidents, calls for responsible driving
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has joined the national campaign “No to Accidents” to address the country’s alarming road accident statistics, urging citizens to prioritize safety and responsibility while driving.